Software Vendor Manager

• Manage a portfolio of existing or new software vendors, including contract finalizations, renewals, annual budgeting, spending management, and utilization
• Partner with Global Procurement organization to ensure that new or renewal contracts are closed on time
• Contributes to the IT and business team's understanding, tracking, and forecasting of software licenses
• Responsible for issuing vendor purchase orders and resolving invoicing/payment-related matters
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned software vendors regarding any related issues
• Assist management in leading, training, and developing employees to understand software licensing processes
• Identify value/savings opportunities, processes, and best practices to improve SW Vendor Management productivity
• Analyze spending data of assigned software vendors
• Establish strategic relationships across the business units and IT leaders
• Produce regular reports on vendor performance, cost efficiency, and software utilization
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of software licensing processes
• Drive significant cost savings and cost avoidance by proactively identifying new opportunities
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software vendors
• Communicates IT standards and policies
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure vendor agreements comply with requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, with a focus on software and SaaS commodities
• Deep understanding of software trends, commercial models, and industry-specific terminology
• Proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyze market trends, conduct market research, and identify new sources of supply
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and colleagues globally
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff members is a plus
• Ability to create effective license positions for Tier 1 publishers using SAM tools such as SNOW
• Thorough understanding of various Tier 1 vendor license models (Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, Microfocus, Adobe, Workday, SFDC, SAP etc.) and the ability to interpret software contracts/EULAs

Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff members

• Health & Wellbeing benefits
• Personal & Professional Development programs
• Unconditional Inclusion environment
• Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing